How many health inspections has LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA had?

LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA ever been shut down?

Yes, LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA?

The most frequently cited violations at LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Proper cooling equipment.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA

825 N RIDGEWOOD DR, Sebring, FL 33870

Highlands County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET OF SEBRING · License: SEA3801161

LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA in Sebring, FL has 20 inspections on record with 133 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

20Inspections

133Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 12, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 16, 2022	Roach & rodent activity	09:57:00

Inspection History (20)

May 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Feb 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Dec 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Aug 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 9, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Highlands County average of 0.18 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.95.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA had?: LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA ever been shut down?: Yes, LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA?: The most frequently cited violations at LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Proper cooling equipment.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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